Historical Sites & Tourist Attractions
Although each state has unique sites and attractions, it may be helpful to know where some of the most famous sites in the U.S. are when planning your travel period. Here are a few of our top picks for historical sites and tourist attractions in the U.S.:
- Balboa Park, San Diego, California
- Central Park, New York
- Cloud Gate (The Bean), Chicago, Illinois
- Disney World (Florida) or Disney Land (California)
- Empire State Building, New York
- Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
- Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee and North Carolina
- Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Mount Rushmore, Keystone, South Dakota
- Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
- New Orleans Garden District, Louisiana
- Niagara Falls, New York
- Statue of Liberty, New York
- The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri
- The Giant Forest, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, California
Washington D.C.
When visiting Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital, there are endless sites, museums and monuments to explore. In addition to visiting must-sees like the White House, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, you can also reserve tickets on your own behalf to other D.C. attractions:
- U.S. Capitol (groups of 10 and under)
- Self-Booking a Kennedy Center Tour (walk-ups are welcome)
- Planning a Supreme Court Tour (walk-ups only)
- Self-Booking a Voice of America Tour (reservations recommended)
